Ken Johnson vs. Keegan Thompson — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Keegan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Johnson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 93), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 86). Keegan Thompson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ken Johnson.